Top 10 Snowboard Destinations
If you and your friends are planning a snowboarding trip this season, why not go all out and check out the ten best snowboarding destinations in the world. The list comes from the Guardian, and is compiled by former British snowboarding champion, Chris Moran. The best part about this list is that it tells you specifics about the mountain like altitude, highest lift, number of pistes, the closest airport, how to get there and more. He even gives you the reason why it’s a top destination, and more importantly gives you tips on where to party when you’re not hanging out on the slopes. Some destinations mentioned are Whistler, Canada; Mammoth Mountain, California; Livigno, Italy; and more. Check out the rest of the list.
Source: We Jetset
Article: Guardian
Hg2 Restaurant Guides: New York & London
London based travel guide company Hg2 (A Hedonist’s Guide too…) has compiled a user-friendly guide to the best restaurants in N.Y. and London aptly named Eat New York and Eat London. With the help of world-renowned food critics and top chefs these guides are sure to include a great selection of interesting and exotic restaurants. -$12
Not familiar with Hg2? Here is a small excerpt about the company’s philosophy:
Our brand of hedonism taps into the spirit of Whatever Works for You – from chic boutique hotels to well-kept-secret restaurants locals don’t want tourists to find out about. We do not mindlessly seek out the most expensive; instead, we search high and low for the absolute/very best a city has to offer. Of course there is always a side order of great bars and hot clubs – but you’d demand nothing less. If this strikes a chord, Hg2 is for you.
Hotel ME in Barcelona
Hotel ME in Barcelona is the newest venture by the Sol Meliá hotel company. As one of the hotels under the “ME by Meliá” brand, this Barcelona hotel was designed by renowned French architect Dominique Perrault. Hotel ME, which is pretty much a skyscraper hotel, has 259 rooms and suites in its 30 floors. Views of the Mediterranean Sea and the Tibdabo and Montjuïc hills can be seen anywhere. Minimalism and a modern look gives way to the structure’s technological aspect. The outside is clean and simple while it’s technological parts and advances also bare the same characteristics. Inside, Hotel ME is very luxurious with its modern and sleek interiors. The rooms are all elegantly furnished and comes with state-of-the-art entertainment systems. Multiple meeting rooms, bar, and restaurant are just some of the other extras for the hotel. You can also easily access the different nightlife and cultures Barcelona has to offer from here too. A reflection of the city’s avant garde personality, the view of the hotel’s skyline from a far makes it a true Barcelona landmark. More images of Hotel ME after the jump.
Source: Contemporist
Official Site: Hotel ME
The Rough Luxe Hotel in London
The Rough Luxe Hotel in London is a little something different from your average modern hotel stays. The Georgian property is a mixture of luxury and historic deconstruction . With peeled walls accompanied by modern art work, photography, and unique furniture, the Rough Luxe Hotel gives guests an ambiance they won’t forget. The idea of designer and gallery curator Rabih Hage, Rough Luxe is a concept that feels incomplete with the visible wear and tear such as chipped paint, and rough edges. But the juxtaposition of infusing it with luxury furnishings and ammenities combines both ideas into one complete and unique hotel experience. More images after the jump.
Rough Luxe Hotel, 1 Birkenhead Street, King’s Cross, London
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W Hotel Atlanta – Buckhead
W Hotels just opened their doors yesterday in the Buckhead section of Atlanta. Just a few blocks from shops and restaurants of Lenox Square, Buckhead is a prime location for the new W because of the area’s prestigious and upscale surroundings. As always, W Hotel brings its familiar aesthetics and design into this new establishment. There is an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness facitlity, on-site restaurant, and a rooftop bar called the Whiskey Blue. For your stay, rooms feature 37-inch flat-panel TV’s with premium cable channels, DVD, and Wireless Internet. Continue reading to check out more images of the rooms and the rest of new W in Buckhead.
Source: W Hotels
Quantum of Solace Travel Guide
This week is James Bond week for all of you anxiously anticipating the release of Quantum of Solace. If you’re familiar with the grand scheme of things, you’ll know that our favorite Mi6 Agent, 007 is a worldwide jet setter who gets to see many different and exotic places. Luckily, the folks over at TripAtlas.com just came out with their list and insights of some of the great destinations in the film. A few of the cities where the film takes place are – Sienna, Italy; Bregenz, Austria; Baja California, Mexico; and more. Check out the rest of the article for the complete list and in-depth information of each city. Quantum of Solace opens this weekend on Friday, November 14.
Read the full article at: TripAtlas
The George Hotel in Hamburg
The George Hotel in Hamburg, Germany is a unique overnight stay experience for any would-be traveler. Located in the famous St. Georg neighborhood, known for its nightlife, theater, shops, and cafes, the St. George hotel is an even more impressive find. The hotel’s aesthetics can be described as an old English social club mixed with a contemporary twist. In it you’ll find the decor and ambiance paying homage to early 1900’s London elegance, but with the modern twists of present-day electrical provisions. The bedrooms are quite luxurious as well with amenities such as flat screen TV’s, spacious bedding, Eames rocking chairs, and more. Check out the jump for more images of the rooms and to see other things the George Hotel has to offer.
Source: We Heart Stuff and The George Hotel
San Ranieri Hotel, Pisa, Italy
This new eco friendly hotel in Pisa, Italy features an impressive glass system that surrounds the entire 4-storey building. This innovative and aesthetic ecological glass system makes for optimal temperature regulation at all times, as well as creates an internal oasis of silence and comfort. Consciously conceived to save energy, the glass system, has the dual ability to limit heat dispersion and conserve it as needed. The hotel is only 2 km away from the center of Pisa which features the world famous Leaning Tower and the Piazza dei Miracoli. Book now at San Ranieri Hotel
Jack Camera bag by Jill-E
Do you travel a lot but don’t have a nice stylish bag to pack all your expensive electronic equipment? Well your wait is over, Jill-e has just announced its first line designed for men. The line will feature a large rolling camera bag, a messenger style camera bag, and a medium camera bag all in a weatherproof rich brown Colombian leather exterior with contrast stitching. The bags are set to drop next year but for now you can check them out at Jill-e.
W Hong Kong: A Close Look
W Hong Kong officially opened its doors last month with selected rooms available in August. Now that its properly launched, W’s first hotel in China definitely deserves a better look of what it has to offer. Located in the West Kowloon District, the W features 393 luxury guest rooms, a state-of-the-art gym, an 8,200 square feet of meeting space, a world-class-restaurant (Fire and Kitchen), and an elegant destination bar. W Hong Kong also offers guest rooms featuring some of the most advanced technological equipment for your entertainment needs, such as HD LCD TV’s, surround sound systems, DVD/CD players, and more. Rooms were designed by Australian design firm g+a, as well as Japanese firm Glamorous. 42 of the hotels suites however, are outfitted by Bang & Olufsen, which includes one 2,200 square-foot Extreme WOW Suite. At 700 feet above street level, you’ll find Hong Kong’s highest swimming pool area. Bliss Spa, which originated in New York, will also be a new addition to W Hong Kong. Continue on to our post to see more images of the Hotel.
Info Via: Asia Travel Tips
Images Via: The Cool Hunter
